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War in Ukraine Is Nowhere Near Ending. Here Are Possible Paths Ahead.
Russian troops are encircling many of Ukraine’s forces. What comes next?
NATO Will Increase Ranks of “High-Readiness” Forces by 650 Percent
Antiwar activists are condemning NATO's decision, saying it “will not make the world safer.”
Eco-Détente Between US and China Could End Ukraine War and Salvage Climate
Instead of containing China, the U.S. should pursue a policy that restores some measure of planetary balance.
NATO Chief Warns Russian War on Ukraine Could “Last for Years”
As Western powers continue to pour weapons into the region, critics argue that diplomacy is the only way to end the war.
Chomsky: US Is Playing With the Future of Civilization in Order to Weaken Russia
Policymakers are not concerned with security for the vast majority of the world's population, says Noam Chomsky.
Hundreds of Civilians Killed by Russia’s Bombing of Kharkiv, Report Says
Amnesty International says more than 600 civilians have been killed in Kharkiv since Russia invaded Ukraine in February.
NATO Membership May Spell the End of Finland and Sweden as Social Democracies
Finnish political scientist Heikki Patomäki analyzes internal dynamics shaping Finland and Sweden’s turn toward NATO.
Climate Change Was Already Causing Hunger to Spike. Then Russia Invaded Ukraine.
A climate expert with the World Food Program says hunger is rising faster than at any other time in the 21st century.
Sexual Violence by Russian Troops in Ukraine “Chronically Underreported”
UN and Amnesty International representatives are calling on the international community to hold all parties accountable.
Defense Contractors Are Using Tax Dollars to Profit Off War in Ukraine
More than half of the income taxes remitted to the U.S government are spent on Pentagon accounts.